2007 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | GTI |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
